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About the Ram 1500
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Ram 1500 is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $79,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Express variant and topping out at $219,950 for the TRX.
There are 5 variants of the 1500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2022.
Engine options include 5.7L multi-point injection (291kW/556Nm), 5.7L v (291kW/556Nm) and 6.2L supercharger multi-point injection (523kW/882Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2022 1500 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
105.86 - 172.44 kW/t
47.8 kW/t
172.44 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
12.2 L/100km
6.7 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
807 - 1,024 km
658 km
1,159 km
Price
$79,950 - $219,950
$23,740
$219,950
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
6 - 12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,450 - 3,538 kg
2,700 kg
5,352 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
6,878 - 7,713 kg
4,435 kg
12,837 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 - 4,500 kg
1,800 kg
6,171 kg
Approach Angle
15.2 - 30.2°
15.2°
40.7°
Departure Angle
18.6 - 23.7°
15°
29.2°
Breakover Angle
18.6 - 22°
18°
27°
Ground Clearance Unladen
300 mm
174 mm
300 mm
Payload Capacity
701 - 845 kg
693 kg
1,759 kg
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2022 Ram 1500 Price
Express
Warlock
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $108,950 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $111,950 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $114,900 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $106,950 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $109,950 |
Laramie
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $119,900 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $123,900 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $127,950 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $124,850 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $128,850 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $132,900 |
Limited
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $142,950 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $144,950 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $148,950 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $153,950 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $134,950 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $138,950 |
TRX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 6.2L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $199,950 |
| 6.2L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $219,950 |
| 6.2L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $209,950 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Ram 1500 Fuel Economy
| Ram 1500 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 12.2 L/100km |
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Ram 1500 FAQs
The cheapest Ram 1500 is the Express that starts from $79,950.
The most expensive Ram 1500 is the TRX that starts from $219,950.
The best towing capacity of a Ram 1500 is 4500 kg offered by the following variants: Express, Warlock, Laramie and Limited.
The largest Ram 1500 is the TRX which measures 2029mm wide, 5929mm in length and sits 2055mm tall.
The most powerful Ram 1500 is the TRX which has 523kW of power from its 6.2L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Ram 1500 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ram 1500 is the TRX which weighs 3538 kg (kerb weight).
The Ram 1500 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.